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'BURNING WITH ROMANCE' STEPHANIE GARBER'ALL THE STARS' HEATHER FAWCETT'A ROMANTIC, SPELLBINDING ADVENTURE' REBECCA ROSSThe Mummy meets Death on the Nile in this lush, immersive historical romantasy set in 19th century Egypt, filled with adventure, laugh-out-loud banter, a slow-burn rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race.A divine exploration. A deadly secret. A desire she can't escape.In the glittering society of nineteenth-century Buenos Aires, Inez Olivera has everything, except the one thing she really wants: her parents, who frequently leave her behind on their globetrotting adventures.Then she receives a terrible letter: her parents have passed away in mysterious circumstances. Determined to uncover the truth, she sets sails for their last port-of-call, Cairo, bringing only her sketch pads and an ancient ring that her father sent to her for safekeeping.But upon her arrival in Egypt, the ring flares with ancient magic, and Inez is thrust into a treacherous game that could threaten her life - and into the path of her new guardian's infuriatingly handsome assistant, who seems determined to thwart her at every turn . . .Readers LOVE for What the River Knows'To say I loved this would be an understatement - it's now one of my new favourite fantasy novels' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was hooked on every word from start to finish. I loved the adventure and the action' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book was everything!! Literally, everything about it was purely magical' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'THAT ENDING. I NEED ANSWERS AND I NEED THEM NOW' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Authors LOVE for What the River Knows 'Take a plucky heroine, a historically grounded Indiana Jones-esque adventure through Ancient Egypt, and add a surprising dollop of magic - it's a recipe for a delightful read' JODI PICOULT'What the River Knows has it all: page-turning mystery, adventure, intrigue and betrayal, laugh-out-loud banter, and slow-burn romance' MARY E. PEARSON'Ibanez's worldbuilding is masterful, and the chemistry between her characters is swoon worthy' ELIZABETH LIM'A thrilling adventure the whole way through' RACHEL GRIFFIN

'[A] page-turning mystery [and] laugh-out-loud banter' MARY E. PEARSON'A thrilling adventure the whole way through' RACHEL GRIFFIN 📚🐊AN IMPOSSIBLE LOVE. AN ENCHANTED LEGACY. A DANGEROUS DISCOVERY. 🐊📚1885, Egypt: Inez Olivera is left reeling from her cousin Elvira's murder, and her mother's betrayal, and when Tío Ricardo issues an ultimatum about her inheritance, she's left with only one option to consider.Marriage to Whitford Hayes.Former British soldier, her uncle's aide de camp, and one time nemesis, Whit has his own mysterious reasons for staying in Egypt. With her heart on the line, Inez might have to bind her fate to the one person whose secret plans could ruin her.The stunning conclusion to the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling Secrets of the Nile duology. A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other!TROPESRivals-to-lovers ⚔️❤️Marriage of convenience 💍Forced proximity 🤏Slow-burn romance ❤️‍🔥READERS LOVE IT'Inez and Whit have my heart forever'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So much adventure, romance, twists, a perfectly delightful sprinkle of magic, mystery, morally grey characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Bring this book to my grave and read it to me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was everything I could have hoped for, especially after that devastating cliffhanger' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was absolutely spectacular. I was obsessed and devoured it in a single day' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An instant #1 Sunday Times bestseller!'Richly imagined and full of heart' REBECCA ROSS'A lush and dangerous story' MARY E. PEARSON'A breathtaking blend of intricate magic, riveting intrigue, and hypnotic romance' AVA REIDA lush, atmospheric and achingly magical standalone adult fantasy romance set in Renaissance Italy from a #1 New York Times bestselling author.In 15th-century Volterra, sculptress Ravenna Maffei enters a competition hosted by a secretive, immortal family who offer an invaluable boon to the victor. Desperate to win so she can save her brother, Ravenna reveals a rare magical talent-a dangerous act in a city where magic is forbidden. Her revelation makes her a target, and she is kidnapped by the Luni family and taken to Florence, a city of breathtaking beauty and cutthroat ambition.There, Ravenna is forced into an impossible task where failure means certain death at the hands of Saturnino dei Luni, the family's enigmatic and merciless heir. But under his cold reserve hides a vulnerability that draws her closer than she ever intended.Meanwhile, Ravenna's forbidden magic does not go unnoticed. The Pope, waging war against Florence, the Medici, and magic itself, has his own interest in her abilities, seeing her as a potential weapon in his ruthless campaign.As alliances shift and war brews on the horizon, Ravenna must navigate the treacherous line between survival and betrayal, between love and duty. With time running out and her every move watched, the choices she makes will determine the fate of not just her own life, but the fragile balance of magic and power that could unravel Florence itself.TROPES TO DIE FOR . . .enemies-to-loversslow-burnmagic vs religionpolitical intrigueEARLY READERS LOVE IT!'The prose is lyrical, lush and inviting, the setting is unique and so engaging' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you only read one book in 2026 let it be this one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Spellbinding! Bewitching!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'That tension? That yearning? The mistrust? Absolutely amazing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was on the edge of my seat multiple times, praying for a resolution' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'[A] page-turning mystery [and] laugh-out-loud banter' MARY E. PEARSON'A thrilling adventure the whole way through' RACHEL GRIFFIN 📚🐊AN IMPOSSIBLE LOVE. AN ENCHANTED LEGACY. A DANGEROUS DISCOVERY. 🐊📚1885, Egypt: Inez Olivera is left reeling from her cousin Elvira's murder, and her mother's betrayal, and when Tío Ricardo issues an ultimatum about her inheritance, she's left with only one option to consider.Marriage to Whitford Hayes.Former British soldier, her uncle's aide de camp, and one time nemesis, Whit has his own mysterious reasons for staying in Egypt. With her heart on the line, Inez might have to bind her fate to the one person whose secret plans could ruin her.The stunning conclusion to the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling Secrets of the Nile duology. A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other!TROPESRivals-to-lovers ⚔️❤️Marriage of convenience 💍Forced proximity 🤏Slow-burn romance ❤️‍🔥READERS LOVE IT'Inez and Whit have my heart forever'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So much adventure, romance, twists, a perfectly delightful sprinkle of magic, mystery, morally grey characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Bring this book to my grave and read it to me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was everything I could have hoped for, especially after that devastating cliffhanger' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was absolutely spectacular. I was obsessed and devoured it in a single day' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Richly imagined and full of heart' REBECCA ROSS'A lush and dangerous story' MARY E. PEARSON'A breathtaking blend of intricate magic, riveting intrigue, and hypnotic romance' AVA REIDA lush, atmospheric and achingly magical standalone adult fantasy romance set in Renaissance Italy from a #1 New York Times bestselling author.In 15th-century Volterra, sculptress Ravenna Maffei enters a competition hosted by a secretive, immortal family who offer an invaluable boon to the victor. Desperate to win so she can save her brother, Ravenna reveals a rare magical talent-a dangerous act in a city where magic is forbidden. Her revelation makes her a target, and she is kidnapped by the Luni family and taken to Florence, a city of breathtaking beauty and cutthroat ambition.There, Ravenna is forced into an impossible task where failure means certain death at the hands of Saturnino dei Luni, the family's enigmatic and merciless heir. But under his cold reserve hides a vulnerability that draws her closer than she ever intended.Meanwhile, Ravenna's forbidden magic does not go unnoticed. The Pope, waging war against Florence, the Medici, and magic itself, has his own interest in her abilities, seeing her as a potential weapon in his ruthless campaign.As alliances shift and war brews on the horizon, Ravenna must navigate the treacherous line between survival and betrayal, between love and duty. With time running out and her every move watched, the choices she makes will determine the fate of not just her own life, but the fragile balance of magic and power that could unravel Florence itself.TROPES TO DIE FOR . . .enemies-to-loversslow-burnmagic vs religionpolitical intrigueEARLY READERS LOVE IT!'The prose is lyrical, lush and inviting, the setting is unique and so engaging' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you only read one book in 2026 let it be this one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Spellbinding! Bewitching!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'That tension? That yearning? The mistrust? Absolutely amazing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was on the edge of my seat multiple times, praying for a resolution' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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As a sculptress, Ravenna Maffei has always shaped beauty from stone but she has a terrible secret. Desperate to save her brother, she enters a competition hosted by Florence's most feared immortal family, revealing a dark power in a city where magic is forbidden. Now a captive in the cutthroat city of Florence, Ravenna is forced into a dangerous task where failure meets certain death at the hands of Saturnino dei Luni, the immortal family's mesmerizing but merciless heir. But as he draws her closer, Ravenna realizes the true threat lies beyond Florence's walls. The Pope's war against magic is closing in, and Ravenna is no longer just a prisoner but a prize to be claimed. As trusting the wrong person becomes lethal, Ravenna must survive the treacherous line between a pope's obsession and the seductive immortal who might be the end of her - or surrender her power to a city on the brink of war

'BURNING WITH ROMANCE' STEPHANIE GARBER'ALL THE STARS' HEATHER FAWCETT'A ROMANTIC, SPELLBINDING ADVENTURE' REBECCA ROSSThe Mummy meets Death on the Nile in this lush, immersive historical romantasy set in 19th century Egypt, filled with adventure, laugh-out-loud banter, a slow-burn rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race.A divine exploration. A deadly secret. A desire she can't escape.In the glittering society of nineteenth-century Buenos Aires, Inez Olivera has everything, except the one thing she really wants: her parents, who frequently leave her behind on their globetrotting adventures.Then she receives a terrible letter: her parents have passed away in mysterious circumstances. Determined to uncover the truth, she sets sails for their last port-of-call, Cairo, bringing only her sketch pads and an ancient ring that her father sent to her for safekeeping.But upon her arrival in Egypt, the ring flares with ancient magic, and Inez is thrust into a treacherous game that could threaten her life - and into the path of her new guardian's infuriatingly handsome assistant, who seems determined to thwart her at every turn . . .Readers LOVE for What the River Knows'To say I loved this would be an understatement - it's now one of my new favourite fantasy novels' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was hooked on every word from start to finish. I loved the adventure and the action' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book was everything!! Literally, everything about it was purely magical' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'THAT ENDING. I NEED ANSWERS AND I NEED THEM NOW' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Authors LOVE for What the River Knows 'Take a plucky heroine, a historically grounded Indiana Jones-esque adventure through Ancient Egypt, and add a surprising dollop of magic - it's a recipe for a delightful read' JODI PICOULT'What the River Knows has it all: page-turning mystery, adventure, intrigue and betrayal, laugh-out-loud banter, and slow-burn romance' MARY E. PEARSON'Ibanez's worldbuilding is masterful, and the chemistry between her characters is swoon worthy' ELIZABETH LIM'A thrilling adventure the whole way through' RACHEL GRIFFIN

'[A] page-turning mystery [and] laugh-out-loud banter' MARY E. PEARSON'A thrilling adventure the whole way through' RACHEL GRIFFIN 📚🐊AN IMPOSSIBLE LOVE. AN ENCHANTED LEGACY. A DANGEROUS DISCOVERY. 🐊📚1885, Egypt: Inez Olivera is left reeling from her cousin Elvira's murder, and her mother's betrayal, and when Tío Ricardo issues an ultimatum about her inheritance, she's left with only one option to consider.Marriage to Whitford Hayes.Former British soldier, her uncle's aide de camp, and one time nemesis, Whit has his own mysterious reasons for staying in Egypt. With her heart on the line, Inez might have to bind her fate to the one person whose secret plans could ruin her.The stunning conclusion to the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling Secrets of the Nile duology. A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other!TROPESRivals-to-lovers ⚔️❤️Marriage of convenience 💍Forced proximity 🤏Slow-burn romance ❤️‍🔥READERS LOVE IT'Inez and Whit have my heart forever'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So much adventure, romance, twists, a perfectly delightful sprinkle of magic, mystery, morally grey characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Bring this book to my grave and read it to me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was everything I could have hoped for, especially after that devastating cliffhanger' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was absolutely spectacular. I was obsessed and devoured it in a single day' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Catalina Quiroga is a Condesa without a country. She’s lost the Inkasisa throne, the loyalty of her people, and her best friend. Banished to the perilous Yanu Jungle, Catalina knows her chances of survival are slim, but that won’t stop her from trying to escape. Her duty is to rule.While running for her life, Catalina is rescued by Manuel, the son of her former general who has spent years searching for allies. With his help, Catalina could find the city of gold that’s home to the fierce Illari people and strike a deal with them for an army to retake her throne.But the elusive Illari are fighting a battle of their own - a mysterious blight is corrupting the jungle, laying waste to everything they hold dear. As a seer, Catalina should be able to help, but her ability to read the future in the stars is as feeble as her survival instincts. While searching for the Illari, Catalina must reckon with her duty and her heart to find her true calling, which is key to stopping the corruption before it destroys the jungle completely.

Enter the scorching arena of dragons and dance in this Spanish-inspired swoonworthy fantasy where Fireborne meets A Natural History of Dragons. Fans of Marie Brennan and Naomi Novik will love this richly imagined world full of excitement.An ancient city plagued by dragons.Eighteen-year-old Zarela Zalvidar is a talented flamenco dancer and daughter of the most famous Dragonador in Hispalia. People come from miles to see him fight in their arena, which will one day be hers. But disaster strikes during one celebratory show, and in the carnage, Zarela's life changes in an instant.A flamenco dancer determined to save her ancestral home.Facing punishment from the Dragon Guild, Zarela must keep the arena-her ancestral home and inheritance-safe from their greedy hands. She has no choice but to train to become a Dragonador. When the infuriatingly handsome dragon hunter, Arturo Diaz de Montserrat, withholds his help, she refuses to take no for an answer. Without him, her world will burn.But even if he agrees, there's someone out to ruin the Zalvidar family, and Zarela will have to do whatever it takes in order to prevent the Dragon Guild from taking away her birthright.